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A VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL MAHOGANY FOLDING CHAIR

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The architectural carved crest centering a bust of a maiden above the bead and needlework-upholstered seat and back, the leather-strap arms held between lion head-carved downswept legs joined by stretchers. Losses to carved elements, losses to beaded upholstery. Together with a postcard from the House of Cash, the back with the printed caption AL CAPONE'S CHAIR/ This chair was originally owned by Al Capone. Johnny bought it in Chicago, Illinois.

height of postcard 6 in., width 4 in.

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